Sewing Services
Most Services are billed at $40/ Hour + Cost of Materials. All hourly rates are charged in 15-minute intervals.
A minimum charge of $15 per garment may be assessed at shop discretion.
Bridal gown alterations require a deposit at time of project acceptance equal to 50% of the amount of estimate or $250. This deposit will be applied to final cost of work, and any overage will be refunded. Bridal alterations are billed at $60/hour + cost of materials.
Additional fees may apply for very large/bulky items, items that require special handling, or items deemed too dirty to work on.
Representative charges are shown below, but these prices can vary by individual project.
Expedited orders (anything requested earlier than standard turnaround) require a rush fee of $50 per garment payable at time of dropoff.
Shirt was downsized for an athlete from size x-small by adding princess seams in back.
Alterations
Regular machine hem - pants/skirts/dresses $20* / Layer
Bridesmaid dress hem $25-50* per layer
Hand Hemming $50*/per hour
Cuff pants $30* + $20* with Lining
Add length to pant hem $40*
Hem jeans retaining original hem $25*
Let out/take in waist $40*
Take in/Taper legs $25*
Alter jeans waist $50*
Hem curtains $50* per layer per panel
Let in/out sides vests, shirts, blouses $40*per layer
Gusset or godet inserts $30-50/each*
Shorten shirt sleeves $40*
Lengthen/Shorten suit/jacket/coat sleeves $90-120*
Other Specialty tailoring $50/ hour
Cost includes first fitting. Additional fittings are $20 each, at shop discretion.
*These are minimum prices based on hourly rate of $40, and do not include cost of materials. Final price may vary depending on complexity of project.
Sadly, broken teeth on a zipper will require replacement. Often, though, when a zipper malfunctions, replacing the zipper pull will fix the problem. We maintain a stock of the most common sizes and types of zipper pulls, and may be able to fix your zip while you wait.
Repairs
Replace zipper $30-60* + cost of zipper
Fly front zipper, add $10*
Replace zipper pull $10-$15*
Replace buttons $5 each*
Repair small holes - up to 2 inches $20*
Repair large holes - over 2 inches $30+*
Resew seams $40 / hour
Sashiko decorative patching, other visible mending $40 / hour
*These are minimum prices based on hourly rate of $40, and do not include cost of materials. Final price may vary depending on complexity of project.
Socks
Hand knitted / cranked $45 - and up (our choice of yarn)
Custom $30 - and up (you provide yarn)
We always have a variety of sizes and colors available in the shop, or you can provide yarn for a pair of custom socks. Our socks are non-binding, easy-on, easy-off!
We can make socks for any size foot or leg length, including kilt hose to complement your tartan. These wool socks make great gifts for hunters, hikers, walkers, children, and adults. Whether you wear them outdoors or in, your feet will stay cool in summer and warm in winter.
Most of our socks are 75% wool/25% nylon (for durability). "Sock weight" or "lace weight" yarns are preferred for custom orders.
We recommend Stix Yarn Company as a local source for sock yarn. For Montana-made 100% wool yarn we recommend The Wool Mill .
Bridal Alterations
Typical cost for bridal gown alterations is $400-600, due to the complexity and precision required for the work. Hourly billing rate is $60. A deposit of $250, or 50% of estimated cost, whichever is higher, is required upon acceptance of work. If work does not exceed deposit, the balance will be refunded at time of pickup, If cost exceeds deposit, full balance is due upon completion. Multiple fittings may be required. Shoes and undergarments are required at each fitting, or the fitting will be rescheduled.
Hem $60-$120 per plain layer. Additional charges apply for moving appliques, beads, horsehair braid or other embellishments, charged at $60 per hour.
Bustle train- $60 per connection point for typical over-bustle. Under-bustles and ballroom bustles will be additional.
Add boning- $30 per seam.
Sew in bra or corset $60-$120
Change zipper to lace-up corset back $75-150
Modify bodice, shorten waist, add/remove sleeves, lengthen/shorten straps, add/remove waist band, add/close slit, add waist stay, repairs, most other alterations $60/hour
Military and First Responder requests receive expedited attention.
All items presented for alterations or repair must be NEW/UNWORN or FRESHLY CLEANED/LAUNDERED (Free of dirt, perspiration, blood, other biological or offensive matter, chemicals, excessive animal hair).